I have just been approved for Harvoni treatment. I'm really scared. Nine years ago I tried the?

... interferon/riba treatment and almost died after ten weeks. It's taken my insurance (Medicare and private insurance) four months to approve treatment. Good news is I only have a $35 co-pay. This came after an ultrasound, a ct scan, an endoscopy, a fibroscan and numerous lab tests. Even though it's taken four months, it seems too soon. Please let me know the worse side effects I can expect from Harvoni treatment. Am I doing the right thing? I am 1a, 1.3million viral load, F4 cirrhosis and I'm 61 years old. Thanks to all

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Hi KRHIW1990 The new HEP-C now do not even compare the new medication don't even compare them But let the doctor know of the problem you had with the old ones... LET them know of any medication you your taking now both prescription and over the counter don't take st.john wart that is over the counter..Here is a list of the most common side effect i could not get the insomina in it was in a different place..so here is the copy and paste for the most..common.again the old one don't even compair it to the new one and follow all directions from doctor hope this helps chuck1957In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by ledipasvir / sofosbuvir. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Some of the side effects that can occur with ledipasvir / sofosbuvir may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or preventsome of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

More commonDiarrheaheadachenauseatrouble sleepingunusual tiredness or weakness

I have 1a, 5.5 million VL and am 53 years old. I also did the interferon, ribaviron treatment in 1999. It was horrible. I had to take a LOA from work. I have 3 weeks left on Harvoni and work full time with no problem. Everyone is different, especially reading posts on here. I had a few mild headaches and that was it. You can go on to Harvoni website or your doctor will explain side effects. I got my pills from Caremark and they have a 24 hour line that I can call if I had any questions or concerns. I still remember my first day of taking Harvoni. I kept looking at the clock wondering when side effects would start. You will be pleasantly pleased compared to interferon!

I am 66 years young and 10 years ago, I was treated standard treatment Pegulated interferon and after one year of treatment i was a relapser.now on day 10 of treatment with Harvoni and this is a walk in the park ... slight headache, soft stool, slight fatigue. Be thankful for this new med. I take it every Am with my vitamins ... and as i take the Harvoni I say to god and the universe love and healing ... go into it with the knowledge that this is my cure!

I started treatment and on my sixth day. I have not had any side effects. I already have fatigue and insomnia and i haven't noticed any difference. This is the best treat ever! No comparison to the poison I was given previously. I do need to take Harvoni for 24 weeks. No problem.y doctor was trying to convince me to take ribavirin with the Harvoni for only 12 weeks. Ribavirin made me so sick previously that there is no way I was willing to take it again. I don't care that I have to take Harvoni for 24 weeks. For those of you that have not started Harvoni yet, go for it. This is the cure I have been waiting for. I look forward to feeling better and enjoying more of life. Good luck to all. Thank god for Harvoni and all the help of the people on this site.